Hardware · Firmware · Product development

Electronics from concept to production.

I design embedded electronic devices, mixed-signal and power circuits, communication interfaces and production-ready PCBs.

  • STM32
  • ESP32
  • KiCad
  • CAN
  • RS-485
  • Power electronics
System architecture Schematic design PCB layout Firmware Bring-up & validation Production support

Selected work

Engineering case studies

Public descriptions focus on architecture, challenges and results. Production files and confidential implementation details are not disclosed.

01

Industrial control

Five-channel fan controller

24 V controller with independent PWM outputs, tachometer feedback, fault detection, CAN communication and diagnostic tools.

  • STM32F103
  • CAN 2.0B
  • PWM
  • Tach feedback
ScopeArchitecture, schematic, PCB, firmware and testing
03

Power & automotive

Compute-module power and UPS board

Power-management platform for a Raspberry Pi Compute Module with LiFePO₄ backup, source OR-ing, protected rails and vehicle communication interfaces.

  • CM5
  • LiFePO₄
  • CAN FD
  • Power sequencing
ScopePower tree, protection, interfaces and design verification
04

Battery systems

Modular multi-cell charger

Isolated modular charging architecture with independent cell channels, supervisory control and robust industrial communication.

  • BQ25731
  • Isolation
  • CAN
  • RS-485
ScopeSystem architecture, communication and calibration strategy
05

Laboratory equipment

Eight-channel programmable power supply

Modular bench power system with independently regulated channels, CC/CV operation, digital control, measurement and output protection.

  • CC/CV
  • DAC/ADC
  • I²C
  • Isolated control
ScopeConcept development, analogue control and modular architecture
06

Custom engineering

Confidential client projects

Custom embedded and power-electronics development for industrial, automotive and specialist battery applications.

  • NDA
  • Design review
  • Prototype
  • Production
DisclosureFurther details available only where permitted

What I do

Development support across the product lifecycle

01

Architecture & feasibility

Requirements review, block diagrams, component selection, interface planning and technical risk analysis.

02

Schematic & PCB

Mixed-signal, digital and power design; PCB layout; design rules; DFM preparation and production documentation.

03

Embedded firmware

STM32 and ESP32 firmware, peripheral integration, communication protocols, diagnostics and calibration.

04

Bring-up & validation

Prototype commissioning, measurements, fault investigation, hardware–software debugging and test planning.

Technical profile

Practical electronics engineering

Experience spans low-level embedded development, board-level hardware, industrial interfaces, power conversion and production support.

Microcontrollers

STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex-M, ADC, DAC, timers, DMA, interrupts and low-level peripheral integration.

Communication

CAN, CAN FD, RS-485, UART, I²C, SPI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular and LoRa.

Hardware

Power supplies, battery systems, MOSFET switching, protection, analogue front ends, sensors and EMC-aware design.

Tools

KiCad, Altium Designer, STM32CubeIDE, CubeMX, Git, laboratory instrumentation and production documentation.

RK

Warsaw, Poland

About

Rodion Karachun

Electronics hardware engineer with a master’s degree and experience taking electronic products from concept through prototype validation and production support.

My background includes industrial control equipment, LED systems, fire-safety installations, automotive electronics, embedded Python development and custom electronics design.

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